Sunday, January 16, 2011

Happy Cactus Monday let's look at Crassula's

Happy Cactus Monday

Crassula's

I think that Crassula's are one of nature's greatest works of art. They come in so many different sizes and shapes. I have no idea how many kinds there are but quite a lot. Here are pictures of a few that I have or have had (boo hoo).

Crassula falcata

Crassula argentea Finger Jade

I love this type of jade plant. The leaves are shaped kind of like a regular jade but are slightly curled. I have a lot of trouble with jade plants in the ground over winter. They can take a little cold but once it starts freezing they are pretty much done for.

Crassula adromiscus

Crassula's are propogated by leaf or stem cuttings. A lot of times you will just find little babies growing at the base of your plant because leaves have fallen down and rooted.

One of my favorites but hard to keep alive Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora. The next picture I post will be the flowers. So tiny and pretty. Can't seem to find the right conditions for this cool crassula.

Here's the flowers for you! Aren't they pretty!

This is a plant in the crassula family. I am adding it cause the flowers are so cool. The next picture will show it. This one is called Monanthes polyphylla.

Crassula perforata

Crassula springtime

Crassula perforata variegata

Well that is all for now! I have a lot more so I will have to do a Crassula post #2.

I meant to ask you, what is the little thistle looking one called? I've never seen one like that and it's adorable!The 'Sweetheart' you liked in my last post is a Hoya that I stumbled on and then someone gave me.

Hi Mandy! Which one is the thistle looking one? They all have names under them. I think you may be talking about the little alien looking one? Monanthes polyphylla Doesn't have crassula in it's name but it is in the crassula family.